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The 5th Annual North Platte Area Sports Commission Tanking Race is an exciting adventure on a 2-mile trek down the Platte River, in a stock tank… But why not make it a race and dress up in costumes!
This event is an annual fundraiser for the North Platte Area Sports Commission and helps fund and support sports tourism driving events into our community each year. Schedule of Events
9:00AM – Pals Brewing Company will open for beverages-to-go

9:30AM – Bus will arrive at Pals Brewing Company to transport racers to the Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area If you choose to ride the bus, please arrive to Pals by 9:15AM. Bus will leave no later that 9:40AM. If you choose to drive yourself, please have a State Park Permit and all Team Members must arrive to Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area by 10AM.

9:45AM – Registration/Tank Assignments

10-10:45AM – Tank decorating can begin. Each team will have approximately 45 minutes.

10:45AM – Pre-race meeting

11:00AM – Tanks will staggered launch from Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area to Cody Park.

Once all racers have passed the finish line, ALL participants will report back to Pals Brewing Company for awards! Estimated time of arrival 1PM. The Fastest Tank is based on time, rather than who crosses the finish line first! So no one will know who one.

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